The Canterville Ghost

An American family moves into Canterville Chase, an English manor that has been haunted by Sir Simon de Canterville for three centuries. While the ghost has spent years frightening away previous residents, the new arrivals are not easily intimidated. The father relies on scientific logic, and the children subject the spirit to various pranks. This conflict leads Sir Simon to seek a way to be freed from his curse, a task that may fall to the family's daughter.

This animated family comedy was directed by Kim Burdon and produced by companies including Toonz Media Group and Arc Productions in the United Kingdom and Canada. The voice cast features Stephen Fry as the ghost and Hugh Laurie in multiple roles, alongside Freddie Highmore, Emily Carey, Imelda Staunton, and Meera Syal.

With a budget of 10 million USD, the film earned 4 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, reflected by a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb from 1,700 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 62 votes.